Namibia's Waterberg Plateau Park
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If you aren’t focused on predator checklists, Waterberg Plateau National Park rewards with dramatic sandstone cliffs, rare antelope like roan, sable, tsessebe, and eland, and some of Namibia’s best guided hiking and rhino tracking. Trails climb to sweeping viewpoints, while the plateau’s isolation supports conservation projects ideal for hikers, photographers, and naturalists.
Getting to the Waterberg Plateau
By Air: By air, your journey from your home country to Johannesburg or Cape Town International Airport is followed by a regional flight to Windhoek’s Hosea Kutako International Airport. Once in the capital, either take a short charter flight to Waterberg Plateau Park or continue by road. Most tours include the charter for convenience.
By Road: Your drive from Windhoek will be in a large, comfortable vehicle for around four hours. If you choose the charter flight, the road transfer is only a few minutes from the airstrip to your camp or lodge.
Weather & Best Time To Visit
June to October is the best time to visit the park. The area is hot year-round, but the summer heat between January and March can be intense. April and May are a bit cooler, while winter and early spring offer drier, more temperate conditions and better game viewing as wildlife concentrates at waterholes. Wildlife can be seen year-round.
Geologically, the oldest rock stratum is over 850 million years old, and dinosaur tracks were left here some 200 million years ago. The area is historically significant, hosting San rock engravings and memorials related to the 1904 Battle of Waterberg. Hiking trails, rhino tracking, cultural tours, game drives, and history walks make up the park’s engaging activities.
Experiences to Savor
The Waterberg Plateau’s blend of historical resonance, conservation success, and striking geology lends itself to unforgettable experiences. Relish the diversity and the off-the-beaten-path character of this sandstone “table mountain.”
Endangered species
Because the plateau is difficult to access from below, endangered species were relocated here to reduce poaching risk. Encounters with critically endangered black rhino are possible on guided activities focused on safety and conservation.
Views for Days
The views from the top of the roughly 50 km long and up to 16 km wide plateau are spectacular. Sunsets and sunrises paint warm colors across the sandstone cliffs for memorable photography.
